University of Cumbria

University of Cumbria is a public university established in 2007 in Carlisle, United Kingdom, with roots going back to 1882 through legacy institutions. A member of the Cathedrals Group, the university is committed to inclusive, accessible higher education. It operates six campuses: Carlisle Fusehill Street, Carlisle Brampton Road, Lancaster, Ambleside (situated within the Lake District UNESCO World Heritage Site), London (Canary Wharf area), and Barrow-in-Furness. Academic provision spans five institutes: Institute of Health; Institute of Education, Arts and Society; Institute of Science & Environment; Institute of Business, Industry & Leadership; and Institute of Engineering, Computing and Advanced Manufacturing. The university offers undergraduate, postgraduate taught, postgraduate research (PhD, DBA, MRes) and apprenticeship programmes. It was awarded Silver overall in the Teaching Excellence Framework 2023 and reports 97.5% of graduates entering employment or further study within 15 months (HESA Graduate Outcomes Survey 2026). The Pears Cumbria School of Medicine offers graduate-entry MBBS Medicine.